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Die HardOne of the greatest action movies of the late 1980s, DIE HARD ushered in a new standard for the genre. With the dissolution of the Cold...
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One of the greatest action movies of the late 1980s, DIE HARD ushered in a new standard for the genre. With the dissolution of the Cold War, both the stereotypical Russian threat (represented in movies such as TOP GUN and RED DAWN) and the destructive egoist (as seen in OCTOPUSSY) became less fearful. With DIE HARD, director John McTiernan introduced Hollywood to a new type of villain: the terrorist entrepreneur. Alan Rickman stars as Hans Gruber, a relentless businessman whose lethal tactics achieve his goals. Unlike most '80s film villains who committed globally dangerous acts for liberty, genocide, or megalomania, DIE HARD's Gruber uses guns, explosives, and cunning to storm the Takagi Corporation's Christmas party and heist millions of dollars from the company. In addition, DIE HARD also saw the development of the clumsy or bad luck hero with John McClane (Bruce Willis), a man in the wrong place at the wrong time who chooses to intervene. Action fans would see this misfit hero archetype again in UNDE...
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| Key Information | |
| Directors | John McTiernan |
| Stars | Alexander Godunov |
| Actors | Reginald VelJohnson |
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
| Subgenre | Thriller |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | VHS: French Language Version |
| UPC | 024543545842 |
| Release Date | 1988 |
| Running Time | 2hr 12min |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
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Format: DVD
, 2hr 11min
Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (September 07, 2004) UPC: 024543133490 |
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| VHS Editions | |
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Format: VHS: Widescreen
, 2hr 12min
Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (May 20, 1997) UPC: 086162023200 |
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| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | Jeb Stuart |
| Professional Reviews | |
| (06/01/2000, p.88, Nev Pierce): "...DIE HARD is still the definitive action thriller. Alan Rickman delivers a deliciously ruthless Hollywood debut at the eloquent villain..." | |
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"Nice suit, it would be a shame to ruin it." -- Hans to Mr. Takagi (Alan Rickman to James Shigeta) "When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer. Benefits of a classical education." -- Hans to Mr. Takagi (Alan Rickman to James Shigeta) |
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Review Summary
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77 Reviews from Epinions.com
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Die Hard - Bruce Willis Had an Unconventional Christmas
Pros: Entertaining action movie. Alan Rickman. Cons: Very violent at times. Won't make you think. Bottom Line: "You Make A Pretty Good Cowboy Yourself Hans", "Really, Like that Expression, 'Yippie-Kai-Yay, Motherf*cker'"
Pros: An Excellent, High-Powered Action Masterpiece. Cons: None. Bottom Line: Die Hard - Redefining the Action Movie Genre for a New Generation
Pros: pace, action scenes, acting Cons: occasionally too cartoonish Bottom Line: Down in Flames
Pros: Superbly made modern action thriller. Cons: Hits a bit close to home in a post 9/11 world. Bottom Line: "Happy trails, Hans...."
Pros: Terrific screenplay, McTiernan's directing and fine performances by Willis, Bedelia, Rickman, et. al. Cons: Violent content and lots of profanity make this a just-for-grownups flick. Bottom Line: One of Bruce Willis' Best Movies
Pros: Action Packed. Bruce. Cons: 1 gory scene. Bottom Line: John McTiernan's Die Hard
Pros: Great script with breakneck pacing, Fantastic performance from Alan Rickman, solid performances from Willis and supporting cast Cons: none Die Hard Starring Bruce Willis
Pros: Great featurettes, digitally remastered picture quality, simply the best action flick ever made. Cons: Slight difficulty navigating the interactive menus. Bottom Line: Even heroes have the right to bleed.
Pros: Action, humor and performances. Cons: This is Die Hard, no cons at all! Bottom Line: |
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